Canoeing & Kayaking Development

Canoeing Whole Sport Plan

1. Supporting existing Clubmark clubs
2. Assisting clubs working towards, and signing up clubs who want to become accredited
3. On top of this we are to increase participation in the sport through 'Go Paddling' days and Canoe 2012 events
4. Support the regions coaches, and volunteers

Plans/Targets for Norfolk/East of England

To work within the guidelines in the WSP. There is some work linked with the 'legacy' of the 2012 Olympics at the Lea Valley White Water Centre.

Funding Opportunities

There is limited funds held by the regional development team, which is used for small projects, under writing events and minimal purchase of regional equipment. This is mainly funded through the profits made at coach updates held in the region.

Club Development Support including Club Accreditation

Jeff Toser, the Paddlesport Development Officer, is available to offer advise to clubs in both development and accreditation.

Coach Education

Canoe England East are holding a coach update in Norfolk in March 2011.

Courses are publicised:

• via the national web site
• our coaching magazine CoDe
• the regional web site
• by a email shot nearer the date as a reminder

Canoeists need to:

• hold a 2 Star award gained in the last 3 years
• have attended a Foundation Safety and Rescue training course
• be registered to become a coach with the BCU

Volunteering Opportunities

This is run by a national officer at Bingham, Julia Roberson.

Contact Details

Jeff Toser, Paddlesport Development Officer, East

• E: jeff.toster@canoe-england.org.uk
• W:  www.paddlesporteast.org
• T: 07912597986

Child Protection Officer

Mike Devlin, BCU lead officer for child protection

• E:  mike.devlin@bcu.org.uk
• T:  0845 370 9514

Go Canoeing

Go Canoeing is an Inspire Mark project will give people of all ages from beginners to more experienced paddlers the chance to get out on the water as much as possible and explore everything the wonderful sport of canoeing has to offer.